Agile Wallaby

Scientific name Macropus agilis NT Conservation Status
Distribution map	Body Head and body Males 715-850mm, Females 590-730mm Tail Length Males 690-840mm, Females 580-700mm Weight Males 16-27kg, Females 9-15kg Factsheet Agile Wallaby  PDF (584.4 KB)

Identification

Large wallaby with a sandy brown coat with white underneath and stripe running under the eye to the muzzle.  Agile Wallaby males larger than females.

Behaviour

It is sometimes solitary but can also be seen in small to large groups. Feeds mainly at night on grasses, legumes and other herbaceous plants.

Reproduction

Breeding throughout the year gestation 30 days. Pouch life is 7-8 months, weaned at 10-12 months. Mature at 14 months.

Habit

The Agile Wallaby is found across much of northern Australia and down the eastern coast of Queensland.

Threats

Habitat Loss, humans, feral dogs, fire